Tag: Urban Queers
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Alberta’s Divided Heart: Queer Life in the “Texas of Canada”
Edmonton, Alberta — sometimes called the “Texas of Canada” — is a place of contrasts for 2SLGBTQ+ and Indigenous communities. On my latest road trip, I explored the complexities of queer life in this Prairie city: from threats and protests to the resilience of transgender-owned businesses and queer joy in unexpected spaces. As Canada reckons…
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Being Queer in the Mat-Su Valley: “Be Careful Up There”
Just north of Anchorage, Alaska’s Mat-Su Valley and Eagle River are known for stunning landscapes—and a reputation for being less welcoming to LGBTQ+ folks. In this post, I share a tense encounter with a neighbor that reflects some of the hostility queer people still face in these regions. From rainbow flyers being torn down to…
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Underground Rainbows of SouthEast Alaska: LGBTQ+ Resilience in Remote Towns
In Haines, Alaska—a lush, postcard-perfect town nestled between glacier-fed inlets and dramatic peaks—I was met with surprising resistance. Rainbow flyers for the photo project promoting LGBTQ+ visibility were declined, and the community’s queer presence felt like a whispered secret. Still, even in this small town of 1,600, connection found a way: a hushed tip led…
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Creating Unique Queer Safe Spaces: LGBTQ+ Adventures in Seattle and Vancouver
For many LGBTQ+ individuals, the pressure to fit into certain queer stereotypes can feel limiting, despite the growing celebration of difference within the community. In cities like Seattle and Vancouver, queer people are finding ways to carve out their own unique spaces, embracing individuality and building communities that reflect their diverse interests. This post explores…